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Mayor Strommen appreciated the comments of Councilmember Williams regarding the previous deal structure. She noted that the previous purchase agreement incentivized the building while this purchase agreement would penalize in the case that the building is not constructed. She provided a suggested change to the language to include the correct reference. She appreciated the perspective of Councilmember Williams but agreed with Councilmember Riley that this is a different deal. She noted that this would accomplish a similar goal but from a different perspective. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama acknowledged that this is a difference from the previous purchase agreement, likening it to the carrot versus the stick approach. He noted that while this method would have risk, the City is comfortable collecting on letters of credit. He stated that this is the route the developer preferred. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve the purchase agreement between the City of Ramsey and Maple Investments LLC for 9.33 acres of City owned land. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated that there is a long history with the developer and he appreciates his willingness to bring another project to Ramsey. He stated that the City still has land to sell and wanted to welcome the opportunity for this developer to expand his business in Ramsey and therefore would support this. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: Councilmember Williams. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Mayor Strommen noted that there is a resident that was not present for open forum but would like to address the Council. Jim Kazet, 15052 Limonite, stated that he has been a resident of Ramsey for 30 years. He stated that someone recently purchased the property across the street from him and began to construct a structure. He stated that the building is a machine shed sits 75 feet back from the street on a corner lot and is ugly. He stated that this is an established neighborhood and this is not a structure that should be in this residential neighborhood. He stated that he had no idea that this structure was going up but it is completed. He believed that there should be some regulation when constructing an accessory structure in an existing residential neighborhood. He stated that he does have photographs. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that this item will be routed to the Planning Commission to review the regulations. Councilmember Riley asked if this was built within the existing code. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the codes are being followed and noted that this has to do with metal structures. He stated that the regulations have evolved, noting that City Council/June 13,2017 Page 14 of 15